News By Topic: Ford

Focus on Driving Program Teaches Teens Importance of Attentive Driving

Jul 31, 2006

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--July 31, 2006--Drivers face many distractions when they get behind the wheel of a car, such as eating, drinking, applying makeup, adjusting the radio, and using a cell phone. But teen drivers are especially susceptible to the dangers of distracted driving. To help teens in the Detroit metropoli ... Continue reading

Ford has developed three distinct "Bold Moves" marketing campaigns

Jul 31, 2006

by Michael Collins, FCN Ford has developed three distinct "Bold Moves" marketing campaigns that speak directly to African-American, Hispanic and Asian-American customers. Together, the three audiences comprise more than 80 million people, nearly a fourth of the U.S. population. "Bold Moves focuses on the choices people ... Continue reading

Shopping at 200 MPH - Saleen Style!

Jul 30, 2006

A New Era in Automotive Retailing Roars In! IRVINE, Calif., July 29 -- From the high-performance specialty automotive manufacturer, Saleen (www.saleen.com), now comes, THE SALEEN STORE! Opening today, in the Irvine Spectrum, Orange County, California, is The Saleen Store. Saleen has created a unique shopping experience ... Continue reading

Ford Notifies NYSE Arca of Intent to Withdraw Listing

Jul 27, 2006

DEARBORN, Mich., July 27 -- Ford Motor Company has notified NYSE Arca, Inc. (formerly the Pacific Exchange) that it intends to withdraw listing of its shares of common stock on NYSE Arca in order to avoid dual regulatory oversight and dual listing fees. Trading of Ford common stock on the facilities of NYSE Arca will s ... Continue reading

Visteon Technologies Featured on New-Generation Ford Galaxy and Ford S-MAX

Jul 26, 2006

KERPEN, Germany, July 26 -- Cross reference: Picture is distributed via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) and can be downloaded free of charge under: http://www.presseportal.de/story.htx?firmaid=8878 Ford of Europe's new-generation Ford Galaxy and all-new Ford S-MAX models feature various systems reflecting Visteon Corp ... Continue reading

Ford to Present Escape Hybrid Technology Clinic in Sacramento

Jul 26, 2006

WHAT: Cities across the country are successfully turning to hybrid- electric vehicles to meet their clean air goals and reduce fuel costs -- from taxicabs to municipal fleet vehicles. Ford Escape Hybrid engineering manager Tom Watson will conduct a technology clinic with representatives from the City of Sacramento and ... Continue reading

New Ford Transit Impresses Business Customers

Jul 24, 2006

BRENTWOOD, England - July 24, 2006: Ford business customers gave their verdict on the new Transit as it went on sale last month. And their response was clear: new Transit outclasses the competition, across a whole range of different fleet and business requirements. CLM Fleet Management Internal Account Manager, Angi Wa ... Continue reading

Ford To Present Escape Hybrid Technology Clinic to the City of Portland

Jul 21, 2006

WHAT: Cities across the country are successfully turning to hybrid-electric vehicles to meet their clean air goals and reduce fuel costs - from taxicabs to municipal fleet vehicles. Ford Motor Company hybrid engineers will conduct a technology clinic with representatives from the City of Portland and local commercial f ... Continue reading

Ford Reports Second Quarter 2006 Financial Results

Jul 20, 2006

- Net loss of 7 cents per share, or $123 million, for the second quarter of 2006. - Loss from continuing operations, excluding special items, of 3 cents per share, or $48 million.* - Strong liquidity with total automotive cash, including cash equivalents, marketable securities and loaned securities, at $23.6 billion. - ... Continue reading

Ford Fights Back With Bold American Products

Jul 18, 2006

* In the fight to reestablish Ford Motor Company in the hearts and minds of consumers, Ford is taking its story about how it plans to "take back the American road" to 68 cities this summer and fall, including a stop in Roanoke, Virginia on July 19, 2006. * The iconic American sports car - the Ford Mustang - is a car fo ... Continue reading

Ford UK To Invest £1 Billion To Reduce Emissions And Fuel Consumption

Jul 17, 2006

LONDON 17 July 2006 – Ford Motor Company, the UK's leading automotive company, is to spend at least £1 billion developing a range of global environmental technologies in the UK for its Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo brands – the largest commitment ever to the environment by a carmaker in the UK. When t ... Continue reading

Ford Launches Production of Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines for Delivery to Customers

Jul 17, 2006

* Ford will be the first in the world to deliver a dedicated hydrogen internal combustion engine powered vehicle to commercial customers in E-450 shuttle buses later this year. * Production of dedicated hydrogen fueled V-10 engines begins at Ford's Engine Manufacturing Development Operations in Dearborn Heights; engine ... Continue reading

Strong Sales Of Focus, Fiesta And Commercial Vehicles Lift Ford Of Europe

Jul 16, 2006

First-half 2006 sales climb three per cent to 910,200 units; June results increase slightly to 167,000 Commercial vehicle sales climb six per cent in first six months to 166,600 Ford Russia sales nearly double in first-half of 2006 COLOGNE - July 16, 2006: Strong demand for Ford's top-selling Focus, Fiesta and commerci ... Continue reading

Ford Of Canada Signs Exclusive Long-Term Factory Agreement With Sirius Canada

Jul 14, 2006

Comprehensive factory installation program launching with 2007 model year vehicles Virtually all Ford vehicles will be equipped with SIRIUS by 2008 TORONTO, July 14, 2006 – Ford of Canada and SIRIUS Canada announced yesterday an exclusive long term agreement that will make SIRIUS Satellite Radio receivers factory- ... Continue reading

Ford to Present Escape Hybrid Technology Clinic to the City of Las Vegas

Jul 13, 2006

WHAT: Cities across the country are turning to hybrid-electric vehicles to meet their clean air goals and reduce fuel costs -- from taxicabs to municipal vehicles. As an example, the City of Las Vegas recently added 30 Escape Hybrids to its municipal fleet. In addition, Clark County currently has 13 Escape Hybrids with ... Continue reading